Senior PM - Flagship Interstate Design-Build Lead

Essenti Talent; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Essenti Talent is seeking a Senior Project Manager for a flagship interstate design-build in the Naples, FL area. You will lead the full project team from early work packages through closeout, overseeing GMP work packages and coordinating with the owner, CEI team, and local stakeholders.

The role emphasizes design-build experience, heavy civil highway leadership, and accountability for safety, schedule, cost control, and risk management on a high-profile FDOT project.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of heavy civil highway construction experience.
• Led a $100M+ interstate or major highway project as the contractor's lead.
• Design build experience required; progressive, phased design build or CMGC with GMP work packages is a strong plus.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management; PE or DBIA is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full project team on a multi year interstate widening and interchange design-build.
• Own the GMP work packages: pricing, buyout, cost control and forecasting.
• Manage the design partner and drive constructability and value engineering.
• Run the relationship with the owner, the CEI team and local stakeholders.
• Build and hold the master schedule, phasing and maintenance of traffic plan.
• Manage subcontractors, suppliers and change orders.
• Track production, quantities and monthly billing.
• Lead safety, quality and environmental compliance on a high profile job.
• Report project performance and risk to senior leadership.
• Mentor PMs, engineers and field staff on the project.

Skills

Leadership

Cost control

Owner relations

Design build experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

PE or DBIA certification

Job description

Essenti Talent is seeking a Senior Project Manager for a flagship interstate design-build in the Naples, FL area. You will lead the full project team from early work packages through closeout, overseeing GMP work packages and coordinating with the owner, CEI team, and local stakeholders.

The role emphasizes design-build experience, heavy civil highway leadership, and accountability for safety, schedule, cost control, and risk management on a high-profile FDOT project.